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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.76, 10,037.79 and 4,129.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.76, 10,037.79 and 4,129.94 is: 5,699.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.76 : 10,037.79 = 4,129.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.76/10,037.79 = 4,129.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.76x = 10,037.79 × 4,129.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.76x = 41,455,470.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,455,470.43/7,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,699.32

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